Academic Interventionist

About the role

The Academic Interventionist’s primary purpose is to assist in improving academic achievement of all students in grades 1-12. They work directly with teacher(s) to assist students in reinforcing Reading and Mathematics skills. They also plan, implement, and assess intervention services to ensure fidelity; enable teachers' capacity to effectively implement identified core or universal instructional practices for individual students or small groups of students.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively and collaborate successfully with other staff members, families and caregivers, and community members
• Develop and contribute to an environment and climate that is safe, welcoming, and supportive for all members of the campus community
• Counsel and support students who need additional academic services to advance their progress
• Be attuned to students’ socioemotional needs in addition to their academic needs and be skilled at building trusting and caring relationships with young people
• Work with families, students, and staff to build and implement individualized academic intervention plans
• Partner with the P-20 Child and Family Support Services Coordinator when applicable
• Aid the teacher in planning and facilitating instructional tasks assigned to individual or small groups of students
• Assist with the differentiation of instruction and academic support based on individual students’ strengths and needs
• Work directly with the teacher to assist students in reinforcing Mathematics, English/ELA or Reading, Computer and/or Bilingual skills, and to develop and implement interdisciplinary learning experiences
• Use computer applications/information technology to assist students in improving their Mathematics, and/or English/ELA skills
• Aid the teacher to monitor the successful implementation of the school’s curriculum
• Plan and implement differential reading lessons using the iReady intervention program in collaboration with the classroom teacher
• Collaborate with the teacher to provide consistent, intensive, and targeted instruction to students
• Participate in required professional development
• Demonstrate efficient use of the Microsoft Office Suite

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Applicant must show evidence of coursework in Mathematics, English/ELA, Reading, Science or Bilingual
• Minimum three (3) years of actual work experience working directly with students
• Understanding of and commitment to implementing academic intervention activities for students in grades 1-12

Qualifications

• Attentiveness to students’ socioemotional needs
• Ability to build trusting and caring relationships with young people
• Efficient use of the Microsoft Office Suite

Skills

• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Knowledge of educational interventions and strategies
• Proficiency in computer applications

Benefits

Benefits eligible

Pay

$42,883

Schedule

School-based. Not eligible for telecommuting.